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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2010, 06:51:00 PM »
What will the IntelliStar 2 look like? I wish they wouldn't change it. :( I am satisfied with the way the IntelliStar is now.
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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #16 on: July 16, 2010, 07:07:55 PM »
What will the IntelliStar 2 look like? I wish they wouldn't change it. :( I am satisfied with the way the IntelliStar is now.
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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2010, 07:08:18 PM »
What will the IntelliStar 2 look like? I wish they wouldn't change it. :( I am satisfied with the way the IntelliStar is now.

Intellistar 2 is only for HD Viewers. no changes will be made to the SD Intellistar

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #18 on: July 16, 2010, 07:11:30 PM »
Well perhaps when the Houston and Atlanta versions launch someone here will be able to see it.  I am sure there was some reason these locations were chosen.

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #19 on: July 17, 2010, 05:21:10 PM »
Well perhaps when the Houston and Atlanta versions launch someone here will be able to see it.  I am sure there was some reason these locations were chosen.

My thinking is

1. Atlanta to test Traffic

2. Houston to test Marine.

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #20 on: July 17, 2010, 05:39:46 PM »
My thinking is...

1.) Boston to test the Intellistar 2
2.) Boston to test traffic
3.) Boston to test marine
4.) Boston to test the LDL

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #21 on: July 17, 2010, 06:09:03 PM »
My thinking is...

1.) Boston to test the Intellistar 2
2.) Boston to test traffic
3.) Boston to test marine
4.) Boston to test the LDL

boston isn't a beta location...:unsure:

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #22 on: July 17, 2010, 06:37:36 PM »
My thinking is...

1.) Boston to test the Intellistar 2
2.) Boston to test traffic
3.) Boston to test marine
4.) Boston to test the LDL

boston isn't a beta location...:unsure:

I'm thinking that needs to change!  :bleh:

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #23 on: July 17, 2010, 10:42:45 PM »
Well perhaps when the Houston and Atlanta versions launch someone here will be able to see it.  I am sure there was some reason these locations were chosen.

My thinking is

1. Atlanta to test Traffic

2. Houston to test Marine.

Wrong and wrong. Traffic isn't even built into the STAR yet...

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #24 on: July 18, 2010, 05:38:36 PM »
Will there be any other beta cities other than Atlanta and Houston?

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #25 on: July 18, 2010, 06:05:19 PM »
Doubt it. Three metros should be enough. I believe the original intellistar only had two or three cities during its testing as well. :yes:

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #26 on: July 18, 2010, 06:34:49 PM »
Does the I2 use FreeBSD and PC hardware like the IntelliStar does?

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #27 on: July 18, 2010, 07:57:55 PM »
Does the I2 use FreeBSD and PC hardware like the IntelliStar does?
I am under the impression it uses a completely different program platform. I wouldn't be surprised if we see the next Intellistar SD built on a similar type of platform in the future

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #28 on: July 18, 2010, 09:29:32 PM »
Does the I2 use FreeBSD and PC hardware like the IntelliStar does?
I am under the impression it uses a completely different program platform. I wouldn't be surprised if we see the next Intellistar SD built on a similar type of platform in the future

Why would there be a next generation Intellistar SD, or any new SD system, for that matter?  The day will eventually come when SD is just fazed out altogether.

It's interesting... in Europe, when the HD transition takes place, it takes place.  Anyone with an SD TV set can, with a converter or SD cable box/satellite receiver, still watch channels, but they're always presented in widescreen format.  The U.S., however, is stuck in some kind of limbo, where there have to be separate SD and HD feeds for everything, which usually means the widescreen HD picture is little more than a square SD picture with "wings" on either side, usually filled with "runoff" from the center part of the screen.  I hope the U.S. will someday catch up and make widescreen actually widescreen.  Very few U.S. cable/satellite networks do that right now - Fox News and CNBC are the two examples that come to mind off the top of my head.

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Re: IntelliStar 2 Beta Launch
« Reply #29 on: July 18, 2010, 10:06:27 PM »
Does the I2 use FreeBSD and PC hardware like the IntelliStar does?
I am under the impression it uses a completely different program platform. I wouldn't be surprised if we see the next Intellistar SD built on a similar type of platform in the future

Why would there be a next generation Intellistar SD, or any new SD system, for that matter?  The day will eventually come when SD is just fazed out altogether.

It's interesting... in Europe, when the HD transition takes place, it takes place.  Anyone with an SD TV set can, with a converter or SD cable box/satellite receiver, still watch channels, but they're always presented in widescreen format.  The U.S., however, is stuck in some kind of limbo, where there have to be separate SD and HD feeds for everything, which usually means the widescreen HD picture is little more than a square SD picture with "wings" on either side, usually filled with "runoff" from the center part of the screen.  I hope the U.S. will someday catch up and make widescreen actually widescreen.  Very few U.S. cable/satellite networks do that right now - Fox News and CNBC are the two examples that come to mind off the top of my head.
What are you talking about? HD transition? Can you link me to any such program? Heck in 2008 according to a report on 5% of HDTV owners in Europe had HDTV service. I think you are completely wrong about SD. Its going to be around for a long long long time. First off cable companies make extra money by having "HD" packages. Second it is physically impossible currently for any cable operator to have every SD channel in HD. There isn't enough bandwidth to support it on the cable lines. Considering the Intellistar is nearly 7 years old, its clear the hardware is becoming dated and can't be expected to last too many more years. Granted I am not saying expect a new Intellistar next year but down the road there is bound to be another unit.